The other day, I made gingersnaps for the first time. Here's the recipe I used from an old cookbook. Of course, I didn't follow the recipe exactly. :) Ginger Snaps 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup butter, softened (you could use shortening if you wanted) 1/4 cup molasses 1 egg 1 teaspoon baking … [Continue]
We Are Blessed
Last night, after reading our Bartholomews Passage Advent reading, we were talking about how the kids in the book only got 2 meals a day. And how in some countries, the people don't eat 3 meals a day like we do.Our youngest, 10, said "Then why do we eat three meals a day?"I said because we are blessed.He said "That's a blessing we want to … [Continue]
What’s For Dinner?
Saturday - pizza night - Homemade Pizza (1-cheeseburger, 1- half onion, half cheese), homemade breadsticks, carrot sticksSunday - soup & sandwich day - Sandwiches- grilled cheese, egg and cheeseMonday - chicken - Baked Chicken, baked potatoes, green beansTuesday - beef - Dinner at church for the girls, leftovers for the guysWednesday - … [Continue]
This Weeks Blog Hops
These are the blog hops I'm participating in this week. Blog hops, as well as Twitter & Facebook hops are a lot of fun, and a great way to find new blogs. It's also a great way to increase your followers on your blog.If your visiting Linda's Lunacy for the first time, Welcome. I hope you can stay and visit for awhile!Please come back on … [Continue]
Cornucopia of Blogs Hop
Fall is almost over, winter begins on the 22nd. So this is the final Cornucopia of Blogs Hop! It has been fun and it has been awesome getting to make new blogger friends! Hosted by Mama to 4 Blessings ~ a homeschool, thrifty, child related crafts, reviews & giveaways blog, Survey Junkie ~ great reviews & giveaways plus some really great … [Continue]
Energy Efficient Curtains
We really try to keep our electric bill down to a dull roar during the winter months. We have found our windows to be a great source of lost heat. So we've covered our windows with plastic. You can get the clear kind that you use a blow dryer on to tighten the plastic up. When your looking through the window, you can't eve tell the plastic is … [Continue]
Snow at Night
For more pictures, visit Wordless Wednesday,Wordless Wednesday at 5 Minutes for Mom ,Say "Cheese" at It's a Blog PartyA Beautiful Mess,Live and Love Outloud,Attic GirlShibley SmilesAngelica's Awesome AdventuresThe Florida HogansThe Life of Rylie & Bryce, tooMama to 4 BlessingsWordy or Not So Wordy WednesdayAlso visit Homeschool Snips … [Continue]
